Sue, thanks for that. What a relief. Whew!

Thanks, SueHuml -- I just looked at the NWA website, which I'll be flying next month, but it seems liquor, fragrances and makeup are still verboten--?? I guess I could get some of these things at Narita but they don't have the prices or selection that the US airports have. Sigh. Anyway, as others have said, things will likely change in a few days/weeks, anyway.

K.

NWA website:
Customers may continue to purchase Duty Free on international flights to/from and within Asia. However, those customers making a connection should avoid purchasing liquor, fragrances, cosmetics or any products containing liquids, creams or gels from the onboard Duty Free selection. Per heightened security regulations, those products are not allowed as carry-on to connecting flights and will be confiscated.

If you purchase a beverage or other liquids or gels, including Duty Free items, after clearing the security checkpoint, please dispose of those materials before boarding your flight.

I just looked at the Singapore web site, which has some differing restrictions than the AA site, which differs from the NWA site... I really wish the airlines would get their info from TSA and at least be uniform! This is so damn confusing and probably not even very effective. I know someone who just flew a couple of days ago and someone got on the plane with a bottle of water in their cargo pants. She complained to the Jet Blue people, who blamed TSA screeners.

This whole thing with bringing liquids on board, I know is a valid concern and am not complaining. However, I have been a bit miffed when my favorite wine opener was confiscated, as were my tiny manicure scissors, at the same time they were allowing full bottles of wine, scotch etc to be brought into the cabin. I always thought that a smashed bottle with all the jagged edges could do quite as much damage as a box cutter, and up until recently, when matches were allowed, wouldn't a high proof liquor start a fair sized fire?

I'm hoping someone will report that amenity kits in BC & FC still provide toothpaste and brush and little lotions...after all they would be being handed out by the flt attendants.
Sue

The whole liquid thing is ridiculous - simply a ploy by the TSA to make people "feel" safe. Should have been done years ago. I'm a little tired of these reactive measures. Hopefully in Asia where they seem to "get it", we won't have a problem with these inconveniences going forward.

Laurieco...Bose has a new headphone where the earcup part is inside instead of cupped over the ear. I tried both types on, but went with the older style. So, you might be in luck! Try the new ones.Happy Travels!

holi moli, as one who occationally imbibes, i never thought about how this ban would affect my acquisition from duty free shops for ciroq.

Yeah, we always use our international trips as an excuse to buy good cognac... they better have all this taken care of by November!

Just had a laugh. On a local Chicago radio station, someone was VERY upset that they were going to have to abandon their longtime practice of bringing vodka aboard in water bottles and ordering OJ etc from the cart!! Now why didn't I think of that when flying coach?
Sue

holi moli, i think i'm imbibing right now. i meant occasionally. lol. a little xo is good too.

Also, I don't recall ever having my pockets checked at an airport secutiry check, have any of you? So enough of this potential bomb making material can be brought on board in peoples' pockets. Small bottles of lotion, toothpaste, lip gloss etc can fit in pockets. Duh, when will this and other governments get it? And what about the cargo on planes, which is almost never checked? Putting a band aid on the problem is not a solution and I'm sick of the government overreacting in order to make people think they really are keeping us safe when they're not. I don't believe we're any safer today than we were before 9/11. Terrorists are smart and determined so we had better start looking at other ways to safeguard commercial flights. Stopping us from bringing on our duty free liquor and toothpaste isn't going to cut it.

Guenmai, I tried the newer, smaller ones and they were the ones that hung almost an inch too low. I'm out of luck where Bose is concerned. I don't know why I have such a small head. My sister says I must have fetal alcohol syndrome. Nice, huh?

Right on, Laurie.

I thought I had heard on a local radio all news station (WTOP in D.C. area) that goods from duty free shops here were an exception, because when you buy there the goods get delivered directly from the shop to you as you are immediately boarding (or on?) the plane. I guess I misheard or misunderstood.

At Dulles airport there is a new wine shop in one of the concourses (where United flights are). You can drink a wine flight or glass of wine there, but most of their business is people who come in to buy a bottle of wine to take with them; they stock about 40 good bottles of wine and rotate what they offer frequently. I guess that part of their business is over now. I wonder if those shops will stay in business. This company had opened a few other shops in the last year at other airports around the country.

I also read somewhere that duty free purchases were checked in as baggage now in someplaces (the bags were placed in those plastic trays)and picked up along with luggage. I would guess though that these rules are changing by the day from airport to airport. I would imagine that you should be able to get your champagne one way or another Laurie!

On a side note, I have actually had better luck with checking wine and champange (wrapped in bubble wrap) in luggage, than in bringing it in my carryon. I am still trying to get the smell of Lao rice wine out of my carry on backpack from May!

Here's another thought: another travel forum I read suggested claiming a martini IV as neccessary medication to get it on board ((d)) ((d)) ;)

cruisin, I also carry wine or champagne in my checked luggae, wrapped in bubblewrap. I've never had a problem. But years ago, the husband of a friend of mine brought back several bottles of champagne in his suitcase, wrapped in his clothes. One bottle exploded, and he had shards of glass all through his clothing. I think of him every time I pack champagne!

I've been racking my brains trying to remember what magazine I recently saw an article on headphones to buffer out airplane engine noise. I've unfortunately cleaned out my magazines and tossed it out. But, there was an article and pictures of the different brands and which ones were most effective...of course Bose being rated number 1...but the other brands out there might fit you better. Or who knows, as you said maybe in Singapore they'll have smaller sized ones for that market. I hadn't read your previous post about the Bose headphones before I posted to you..... Oh, maybe the article was in either Shop magazine or Arthur Frommers Budget Travel Magazine...last month's issue. Happy Travels!